Monday, May 28, 2018

Lower School Update - May 28, 2018

Casa COTIC
We have been collecting hygiene items along with non-perishable food items to support Casa COTIC (Centro Organizado de Tratamento Intensivo à Criança). Boxes are in front of every Lower School classroom. Our final day of collection is Friday, June 1.

The Eagle Way
Congratulations to this week’s “Golden G” class winner who was recognized at this morning’s Nest assembly for working together and following The Eagle Way:  Ms. Arcenas’s fourth grade class

Graded and PTA Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
Volunteers, please join us on Wednesday between 8:00 and 9:30 am in the Student Center. We are looking forward to expressing our thanks for the support you have given at school.

Upcoming Transitions and Supporting Your Child
With the end of the school year quickly approaching, students will be facing a transition whether it be to the next grade, to a new school, or to a new country. These changes can be the cause of much excitement, but also some anxiety. Here is an article from Edutopia that offers some tips on how you can support your child with changing grade levels. And if your family will be leaving Graded, take some time to browse through the resources offered from expatchild.com, and The Spruce. Books can also be a great tool to use to help begin a conversation about feelings your child may have regarding the move. Please click HERE for a list of books that might be helpful.  

Last Day of School Dismissal Time
Just a reminder that dismissal time on Friday, June 8 is 11:30. School buses will leave at 11:45.

Upcoming Important Dates
May 29
Second Grade Poetry Show - Renata Ziegert & Kevin Maykut
May 30
- Graded and PTA Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast (8:00-9:30 Student Center)
- Pre-Primary Candlelight Ceremony (9:00-10:00)
- Second Grade Poetry Show - Jeff Tarigo & Sandra Mendonça
- Fifth Grade ‘Upgrade Day’ (students experience time in Middle School)
- After School Activities end
June 1
- Maracuja Day - 4th grade
- First Grade Sleepover
June 4
- LS End of Year Assembly
- Community A and B Game Gala
June 5
LS Talent Show
June 6
Community C and D Game Gala
June 7
5th Grade Ceremony (9:00 am Auditorium)
June 8
Last School Day - students dismissed at 11:30

Around the Lower School

Saturday, May 26, 2018

Ms. England's Class Math Mall

Thank You

Thank you so much to all the parents, siblings and grandparents who came out today to support us during our math mall! We all really enjoyed practicing making change, and we could feel our confidence growing with every sale. Everyone also learned that massages were one of the most popular items ;). We sold so many goods and services that our class raise R$320 for the NGO where Beth Coelho volunteers. This NGO will use the contributions to buy blankets for homeless families. Here is the website for Amigo do Sopão: Link to website!

















After our math mall finished we got to go shopping ourselves. Ms. Keane's class had an awesome mall as well! 



Science 

This week we have been investigating matter, focusing on the properties of solids and liquids. We have learned some very fancy "sparkling" scientific vocabulary! Who knew that you can describe solids and liquids in so many different ways?! Mom and Dad, do you know what rigid, opaque and viscous mean? We can tell you!


Senior Walk Through

At the end of the day on Friday, we got to say a final farewell to our hard working seniors and wish them the best of luck on their new journey!